Lowe starts in farewell as Leinster get double injury boost for URC final
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start in their United Championship final against the Bulls on Friday at Croke Park. The No.8 was an injury doubt heading...
Vodacom Bulls select Bok-heavy XV to win, not just compete.
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe team sheet says everything. Not just about how the Vodacom Bulls intend to play this Vodacom URC Grand Final, but about how seriously they are treating the moment that has eluded them for five seasons. Eleven...
Leinster team named for the URC Final on Friday
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squad to take on the Bulls in an epic URC Grand Final at 19.30 this Friday in Croke Park includes 19 Irish internationals. There are three changes to the team that beat the Stormers...
Porter ruled out of URC Grand Final as Cullen issues injury update
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final against the Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park (KO: 7.30pm, live on Premier Sports...
Excitement builds as Springbok season openers draw nearer
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe excitement for the week ahead with the Springboks facing the Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team taking on Zimbabwe was palpable in the national camp on Monday as Bok assistant coach Deon Davids...
The pool draws for the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be staged at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin on Wednesday 1 July.
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyInvestec Champions Cup pool draw The 24 Investec Champions Cup clubs which have qualified on merit from the TOP 14, Gallagher PREMand United Rugby Championship (URC) will once...
Springbok Women to host Ireland in Cape Town
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test series between the two countries on consecutive weekends in Cape Town in October as part of the WXV Global Series that was announced at the...
Bulls reveal squad for the URC Final
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls squad travelling to Dublin for next Friday’s VURC final reflects a carefully balanced blend of experience, youth, and versatility, positioning the team strongly for the demands...
Leinster v Vodacom Bulls - The BKT URC’s Definining Rivalry
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE REMATCH OF BKT URC’S DEFINING RIVALRY This is no ordinary rematch. Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls meet in the first back-to-back Grand Final pairing in league history, with the Bulls...
Van Heerden to join Springboks in Johannesburg
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRuben van Heerden has been called up to the Springbok squad and will join the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening as they continue their preparations for their season opener against the Barbarians...
